In joyful remembrance of Bud Franzen
A bud in floral presence is a hope of coming spring.
Its visual presentation shows where flowers do begin.
The bud gives earth a message, that great beauty lay ahead.
When surveying all life’s gardens, remember what the buds all said.
Your Bud spoke of God’s great garden, by his words and gracious life.
He exuded that same sweetness when he spoke of his dear wife.
Now your Bud is in full bloom himself at the house God calls His throne.
Oh how sweet that for a time down here you had a Bud to call your own.